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Your job description is an approximation at best, so don't try to follow it exactly, Cy Wakeman writes. Instead, try to find your "role" by identifying your company's larger goals and figuring out how you fit into them, she writes.

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Exercise caution when deciding whether to follow a boss you love working for to a new company, writes Joann Lublin. Ask questions about the job description and consider how long your boss plans to be with the new company before making the move.

Don't let your paid time off go to waste because time away has been shown to improve your productivity, Vicki Salemi writes. If you don't want to take extended time, try using smaller chunks such as half-days away to enjoy a local museum or take a yoga class, she writes.

Even if you're in a job you love, you should still be ready to do a job search because you don't know what the future holds, Katie Douthwaite writes. Keep your resume updated every quarter to ensure you remember your accomplishments, she writes.

Nextdoor is a free social network that aims to help people connect to people in their neighborhood. The site allows neighbors to chat about issues such as new construction in the area or recommendations for nannies.

When interviewers ask, "Where do you see yourself in five years?" use your response to show how the job you're applying fits in to your overall career plan, Alison Green writes. "[B]e genuine and help the interviewer understand why this position would be a great next step to you," she writes.